Pc case

[lowcountrysmoke]

Ok guys, I'm working on a budget gaming pc build and am trying to figure out which case to purchase. Here are the three cheaper cases I'm looking at. Which one do you think is better?

Fractal Design Core Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352009&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=4176827&SID=1ckozoubaj4wz

Or

Nzxt case.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146061


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146076

 

[lunyone]

* The Fractal Case doesn't fit a full ATX mobo, so keep that in mind if your getting a full ATX mobo.
* The Nzxt cases are meh, IMHO.

Here is what I'd recommend for similar price:
$50 shipped - $5 Promo code (CollegeSave5) = $45!!! Nzxt's cases that were listed were $46 shipped
Comes with Front USB 3.0 ports!
Antec Gaming Series One Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

A cheaper option until 10/8:
Use promo code EMCJNNE96 at checkout to get the $10 off the original price.
$35 shipped!
Rosewill REDBONE Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

or for $40 shipped w/promo code EMCJNNF28 until 10/10
Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

$40 shipped after promo code (EMCJNNH25)
Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case, comes with Three Fans-1x Front Blue LED 120mm Fan, 1x Top 140mm Fan, 1x Rear 120mm Fan, option Fans-2x Side 120mm Fan

$50 for same case above, but comes w/Front USB 3.0 ports
Rosewill CHALLENGER-U3 Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ,comes with Three Fans-1x Front Blue LED 120mm Fan, 1x Top 140mm Fan, 1x Rear 120mm Fan, front mounted dual USB 3.0

 

[TheBigTroll]

id get the antec one. the fractal core 1000 is great but if you need a full atx case, the core 1000 will limit you

 

[lowcountrysmoke]

Thanks for the replies. I'm using a micro atx mobo so I'm not worried about space..still trying to decide. I do want the psu mounted on bottom that's my only issue with the fractal

 

[TheBigTroll]

fractal makes a define mini or arc mini but they are pretty expensive

 

[lunyone]

Thanks for the replies. I'm using a micro atx mobo so I'm not worried about space..still trying to decide. I do want the psu mounted on bottom that's my only issue with the fractal

All of the cases I listed above have the PSU mounted at the bottom, so pick one with the features that you like. I personally like the front USB 3.0 ports on some of the ones listed (you will need either an adapter to USB 2.0 or plug the USB 3.0 connection right onto your onboard USB 3.0 plug in).